The Swarm by Frank Schätzing

The Swarm

Frank Schätzing with Sally-Ann Spencer (Translator)

896 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Frank Schtzing's amazing novel is a publishing phenomenon with translation rights sold around the world, drawing rave reviews for both pulsating suspense and great scientific knowledge. The world begins to suffer an escalating and sensational seri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,619 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
adventurous 73%
informative 61%
tense 61%
dark 42%
reflective 41%
challenging 36%
emotional 16%
inspiring 11%
sad 10%
hopeful 4%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 38%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 33% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.92

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